About MITEC

In partnership with the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium (MMEC), The Ohio State University has launched the Microelectronics Innovation and Technology Cluster (MITEC), a core facility designed to accelerate U.S. leadership in advanced semiconductor research and development. MITEC integrates new epitaxial growth, device fabrication, and device characterization capabilities into a connected lab-to-fab pipeline for microelectronics research and development.

Purpose

MITEC is distinctive because it creates an integrated semiconductor development path that connects epitaxial materials growth, nanofabrication, and advanced device characterization within Ohio State’s broader research-facility ecosystem. This coordinated structure strengthens Ohio State’s ability to support microelectronics research across multiple material systems and device classes, including wide- and ultra-wide-bandgap power devices, RF/microwave devices, infrared optoelectronics, and emerging semiconductor technologies. The characterization capabilities are especially differentiated because they provide industry-level testing infrastructure for state-of-the-art devices, including high-voltage power-device testing, broadband RF/microwave evaluation, and specialized testbenches for DC, RF, high-voltage, cryogenic, and epitaxial analysis.

Personnel and Users

MITEC employs Nanotech West personnel along with two IMR research scientists to manage its facilities. Their responsibilities encompass conducting research projects, overseeing testing and service agreements, and providing training for users and students on equipment so they can work independently with expert guidance and feedback. This lab is open to external entities such as national labs, other universities, and industry.